MSC Cruises Reveals More Details of Meraviglia Class Cruise Ships

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http://www.msccruises.ie/en-ie/Discover-MSC-Meraviglia.aspx?utm_source=CRM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4374_CEO_Letter_MERAVIGLIA_Video_20160630?id=1

Can't wait to sail the MSC Meraviglia, will be a awesome experience:):D

We have booked the royal suite for the Easter week in 2018 ... Can hardly stand the wait after this great video !

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Latest virtual tour video

 

http://www.msccruises.ie/en-ie/Discover-MSC-Meraviglia.aspx?utm_source=CRM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4374_CEO_Letter_MERAVIGLIA_Video_20160630?id=1

Thanks BEA for the link.

Thanks BEA for the link.

You're very welcome :) I'm just sorry I didn't embed the YouTube video. I just used the link MSC emailed me without thinking :rolleyes:

I got you Bea!!!

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Nice one, Mike

Call me crazy, but not sure I would like sailing on something that has more people than the Harmony....one of the reasons I'm not attracted to RC Oasis class is that I feel they are too big. I would like to try RC, but their Freedom class instead.

I'm not one of those who buys into the theory of bigger ships are better ships.

Love2Cruz : you haven't tried the Yacht Club on MSC ... A totally different and relaxed cruise with fantastic service in a separate part of the ship without any crowds or lines. Once you've been there, you do not want to do another type of cruise anymore believe me!

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Love2Cruz : you haven't tried the Yacht Club on MSC ... A totally different and relaxed cruise with fantastic service in a separate part of the ship without any crowds or lines. Once you've been there, you do not want to do another type of cruise anymore believe me!

 

 

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So I hear, but it may be a bit too stuffy for me...I like to unwind and relax and not have to "keep up with appearances". I also travel with my young child. I like no pretension, and no frills. Not to say I won't try it some time...but it's not on my "to do" list right now..I think I saw a Gambee review where he tried it (or maybe I'm confusing it with the Haven) and people were in suits and ties and evening wear..and...that's just not my thing when I'm on vacation. The only reasons lately I even go to the dining room on elegant night is to get my lobster tail.:D

There's absolutely nothing "stuffy" about YC. It's laid back and even more relaxing than the rest of the ship. You don't have to dress up for Gala nights, either, if you don't want to and wouldn't be out of place if you didn't. Anything goes - though men aren't allowed shorts at lunch or dinner in the restaurant (can't remember if it applies to breakfast). It depends on the m'D - some are more relaxed than others.

Call me crazy, but not sure I would like sailing on something that has more people than the Harmony....one of the reasons I'm not attracted to RC Oasis class is that I feel they are too big. I would like to try RC, but their Freedom class instead.

 

I'm not one of those who buys into the theory of bigger ships are better ships.

Actually, unless I'm missing something here, this ship holds MORE people than Oasis but is the same size of Freedom class. YIKES!!! Something to consider for sure.

Actually, unless I'm missing something here, this ship holds MORE people than Oasis but is the same size of Freedom class. YIKES!!! Something to consider for sure.

And yet I'm still tempted to book because of my experience on the Orchestra..lol :o

I just looked at Spring Break 18 for a European cruise-Western and they have a nice Fantastica cabin with an extended balcony for only 2300 for two...I'm so tempted...of course I have to budget at least another 2K for airfare and a 1 night stay in Barcelona...but again...so tempted. It's only a deck below the pool deck....decisions decisions.

I'm also planning on taking a summer cruise on the Seaside the same year...sigh....

Actually, unless I'm missing something here, this ship holds MORE people than Oasis but is the same size of Freedom class. YIKES!!! Something to consider for sure.

Oasis holds 5400 pax(over 6100 onboard once),,MSC Meraviglia will accomodate 4500 pax,,,:)

And yet I'm still tempted to book because of my experience on the Orchestra..lol :o

 

I just looked at Spring Break 18 for a European cruise-Western and they have a nice Fantastica cabin with an extended balcony for only 2300 for two...I'm so tempted...of course I have to budget at least another 2K for airfare and a 1 night stay in Barcelona...but again...so tempted. It's only a deck below the pool deck....decisions decisions.

I'm also planning on taking a summer cruise on the Seaside the same year...sigh....

We're looking to book MSC Meraviglia as well Love2, but we're not to crazy about the Western itinerary. Hoping MSC Meraviglia II will be sent to North America in 2019,,,preferably NYC!!:D

Oasis holds 5400 pax(over 6100 onboard once),,MSC Meraviglia will accomodate 4500 pax,,,:)

Mike, according to the technical sheet, Mer will hold 5714 passengers

Mike, according to the technical sheet, Mer will hold 5714 passengers

Is that Max capacity Bea?? technical sheet I screen shot from MSc's website states 4500,,,

Probably is. Here's a link to the technical sheet on the Ireland website (cue joke...)

http://www.msccruises.ie/en-ie/Cruise-Ships/MSC-Meraviglia.aspx

It even states less cabins than the US site

Probably is. Here's a link to the technical sheet on the Ireland website (cue joke...)

 

http://www.msccruises.ie/en-ie/Cruise-Ships/MSC-Meraviglia.aspx

 

It even states less cabins than the US site

Haaaaaa!!!! Even the engine configuration is different,,,I'll have to talk with my peeps in Italy to see if I can get the exact specifications!!:)

Oasis holds 5400 pax(over 6100 onboard once),,MSC Meraviglia will accomodate 4500 pax,,,:)

Oh boy... yet another MSC information issue :(. Here is a copy from the article Laura linked:

"The 5,700-passenger ship will become the largest cruise ship afloat in terms of passenger capacity when it launches in June 2017. MSC Meraviglia is currently being built in the same shipyard as Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships (which currently hold the title for the most passengers at 5,479) and will be the biggest ship ever built by a European-based cruise line."

For me, the number of people isn't anything to concern over, it is space ratio. Since the Meraviglia is only 167,000 gt/ if it holds more people than Oasis that should be a huge red flag. Hopefully it's just recent articles about Meraviglia that are incorrect, I suppose time will tell :)

Bea,,,,4500 passengers(double occupancy) 5700 passengers(maximum occupancy),,,:D

Oh boy... yet another MSC information issue :(. Here is a copy from the article Laura linked:

 

"The 5,700-passenger ship will become the largest cruise ship afloat in terms of passenger capacity when it launches in June 2017. MSC Meraviglia is currently being built in the same shipyard as Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships (which currently hold the title for the most passengers at 5,479) and will be the biggest ship ever built by a European-based cruise line."

 

For me, the number of people isn't anything to concern over, it is space ratio. Since the Meraviglia is only 167,000 gt/ if it holds more people than Oasis that should be a huge red flag. Hopefully it's just recent articles about Meraviglia that are incorrect, I suppose time will tell :)

Max capacity on Oasis is over 6100 passengers Bermuda,,,max capacity on Meraviglia is 5700,,,

We're looking to book MSC Meraviglia as well Love2, but we're not to crazy about the Western itinerary. Hoping MSC Meraviglia II will be sent to North America in 2019,,,preferably NYC!!:D

I haven't done a Western MED itinerary so I'm fine with the route. I'm doing some price comparisons right now with other cruise lines and so far the Meraviglia is coming out on top with the Oasis a close second....of course, it will still be more expensive due to airfare, but I'd rather go to Europe then doing another Carib....as I do those ALL THE TIME.

Still not ready to pull the plug though...though the good part of booking early is taking advantage of the better cabin locations.